I Love My Boss

No, I don't fantasize about my boss. I love him just because. He's been a really good and thoughtful person. He's always been. The thought that he cared for a lowly subordinate is impactful enough to wrap up a good week. Who am I to be counted anyway?

I've always tried to hide away the stress and burdens from everyone - EVERYONE. I wanted to make it easy because no one needs the details after all but him. My boss thought well and rekindled some passion and desire, love and commitment toward work. How I wish all people around me are like him: tact, silent but caring, just, thoughtful, right on time.

This is not the first instance of him being nice but I won't go through all the details anymore. I am only writing this instance today because I wanted to remind myself to be a good boss to my subordinates in the future too. Even to the people around me, my siblings, community members, and constituents, my OFW friends, those single moms who keep grinding, those people who seemed to smile a lot, I need to be able to sprinkle some love and kindness, just like my boss.

"I know this has been a tough week so have a good meal - on me."

I cried with a grateful heart because he's been sensitive and the thought that he cared gives me more strength to go on despite the burnout. Yes, I'm burned out. I would be a hypocrite if I deny that to myself and to you (my stalker who cared in silence too - thank you). I am burned out with how little I can do for a given time. My productivity, my effectivity, my tenacity, resilience, and persistence are all being challenged. What's happening to me? I'm uninspired. I have so much on my plate and I got no one to share it with. I feel pity for myself and I can only write them because my lips couldn't tell. I guess I've given my inspiration to someone who doesn't inspire me anymore. So I'm getting it back and give it back to myself. I will be my own source of inspiration now. I will be my own source of smile and I will not let anyone hold the key to my happiness - ever again.

Thanks, boss! You are such a good and kind person. I pray you happiness, a genuine one, and your entire well-being. I pray for your warmth and abundance in all your projects and businesses. I pray blessings upon blessings to you and your entire family.

Thank you, Ruy.